‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
23rd Annual Christmas at the Cathedral
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—This weekend at St. Cecilia Cathedral, The Omaha Symphonic Chorus returns for their 23rd annual Christmas at the Cathedral Concert. The ensemble performs this concert every year at the Cathedral, collaborating with many of the area’s musical and choral groups to put on one of the season’s highlight holiday shows.
Read MoreFriday Faculty Focus – Betty Love
By Jeff Turner
For this week’s Friday Faculty Focus, I spoke to Dr. Betty Love from the Mathematics Department. Dr. Love and I talked about her work on the website Bricklayer.org, a website devoted to reinventing how Math is taught.
Read MoreVesper Concert Series presents Trio Fortutio: The Human Factor
By Corbin Hirschhorn
The Vesper concert series welcomes an unlikely ensemble to the stage of the Presbyterian Church of the Cross this weekend, Trio Fortutio. Representing the US and Brazil, the group comprises American UNO Professor and Flutist, Christine Beard, and Brazilians, Pianist Catarina Domenici and Cellist Rodrigo Alquati.
Read More‘The Nutcracker’ Returns
By Corbin Hirschhorn
American Midwest Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker returns for the season, beginning with a performance this Sunday at the Iowa Western Arts Center. It’s a traditional retelling of a holiday favorite through music and dance, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
Read MoreWomen Win Big in Midterm Elections
By Emily White
This year’s midterm elections marked an historic day for women candidates, with a number of firsts across the country, including right here in the heartland. KVNO News speaks with a trio of women who found their own success right here in Nebraska.
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